Chronic Disease Less of a Challenge in Australia

Premature death due to chronic disease was a big problem in Australia, but recent figures show that chronic health issues have reduced which has impacted life expectancy of Australians positively.

The report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealed that there has been a 20% reduction in the number of people dying from chronic illness.

Evolutionary Biologist's Research May Make Chronic Disease Progression Prediction Possible
HOUSTON, June 2, 2011 – Working to better predict general patterns of evolution, a University of Houston (UH) biologist and his team have discovered some surprising things about gene

'The indicators were developed as a first step to consistent reporting, which will, over time, be able to provide information about progress with preventing and managing chronic disease in Australia,' said Ilona Brockway of the AIHW's Population Health Unit.

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In China, Non-Infectious Chronic Diseases Become Major Health Threat
Media reports indicate that non-infectious chronic diseases have become the major threat to human health in China.

Computer Models to Study Protein Linked to Cancer, Aging and Chronic Disease
A new biophysical and biochemical study may lead to better understanding of how structural flexibility controls the interaction of a protein that is closely involved

Chronic Disease Care Poorer in Care Homes
In a recent study it was found that the quality of chronic care for residents of care homes are poorer than those living in a community. This reduction is seen among GP pay scheme.